Benefits of Homeownership
The American Dream of homeownership has long been touted as the path to financial stability and independence. While renting can certainly...
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Mortgage and Real Estate Market Blog
Mortgage Market Insights: The Latest Updates and Expert Analysis
Philip Bennett
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Importance of a mortgage rate lock: protecting yourself from rising rates
A mortgage rate lock is a commitment from a lender to hold a specific interest rate for a certain period of time, typically 30 to 60...
Philip Bennett
- Jan 7
- 3 min
Top 10 mistakes to avoid when applying for a mortgage
Applying for a mortgage is a major financial decision, and it's important to avoid mistakes that could cost you in the long run. Here are...
Philip Bennett
- Jan 7
- 2 min
The benefits of refinancing your mortgage
Are you thinking about refinancing your mortgage? If so, now may be the perfect time to do it. Interest rates are currently near all-time...
Philip Bennett
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
$726,200 is The New Loan Limit for 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that it is raising the conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to more than...
Philip Bennett
- Sep 20, 2022
- 4 min
All About Locking Your Mortgage Rate
At some point during the mortgage process, the contract interest rate (the one that ends up on the Promissory Note--the most official...
Philip Bennett
- Sep 11, 2022
- 7 min
A Guide To First-Time Home Buyer Programs, Loans And Grants
The lure of first-time homeownership is powerful. Your focus could be building generational wealth or creating an investment to sell when...
Philip Bennett
- Sep 10, 2022
- 4 min
Things Are About to Get Interesting
It's certainly already been an interesting year for financial markets--especially for housing and interest rates. But most of what's...
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